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Uinta County Voters Defeat $40.6 Million Tax Project By More Than 2-To-1 Margin
Uinta County voters don’t want to pay an additional 1% tax for a new swimming pool and other projects totaling about $40.6 million. They voted more than 2-to-1 against the controversial proposal.
Clair McFarlandNovember 06, 2025
Wyoming Freedom Caucus Membership Survey: 31 House Reps Say They're Not Members
Through past reporting and a slew of point-blank inquiries this week, Cowboy State Daily has determined that half of the Wyoming House of Representatives, which has 62 members, are not Freedom Caucus members or say they're not Freedom Caucus members.
Clair McFarland & Jackson WalkerNovember 06, 2025
Delegation Applauds Trump’s Pick Of Steve Pearce To Head BLM
Members of Wyoming’s delegation applauded President Trump’s Wednesday pick of New Mexico's Steve Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management as a "major win for Wyoming."
Sean BarryNovember 06, 2025
Believed Dead In Crash On Wyoming Highway, Lost Dog Found Alive A Week Later
After surviving a crash and a week alone in the Wyoming wilderness, a dachshund named Chewie was found by a couple and traced back to his relieved owner in Oregon, thanks to a microchip and a helpful FedEx driver.
Scott SchwebkeNovember 06, 2025
Rebuilding Wyoming’s Stretch Of Interstate 80 Would Cost More Than $1 Billion
While Wyoming’s stretch of Interstate 80 is currently in good shape, maintenance is key. Otherwise, it would cost $2.6 million per mile to rebuild, or more than $1 billion dollars total. That doesn’t include costs associated with passing lanes, ramps, and bridges.
Jackson WalkerNovember 06, 2025
Wyoming Cows Go High-Tech With Electronic Collars And ‘Virtual Fencing’
Cows across Wyoming might soon be corralled by electronic collars that vibrate to tell them where to go, or shock them when they stray. It’s called “virtual fencing.”
Mark HeinzNovember 05, 2025
Miracle Cat Survives Being Impaled By Blow Dart And Shot With Gun
A yellow-orange tabby stray in Platte County, Wyoming, has earned the name Lucky. Despite long odds, he survived being impaled by a blow dart and shot in the shoulder.
Renée JeanNovember 05, 2025
Tom Lubnau: Wyoming Lawmakers Are Here To Vanquish The Contrails
Columnist Tom Lubnau writes: "Watching the Ag Committee debate contrails is like watching an Adam Rose construction accident video on the internet. You know it is going to be bad, but you still can't look away."
Tom LubnauNovember 05, 2025
Wyoming Pastors Say Nobody Should Rejoice Over Cheney’s Or Kirk’s Deaths
Right after both Vice President Cheney and conservative influencer Charlie Kirk died, people mocked them and left hateful messages all over social media. Wyoming pastors told Cowboy State Daily that none of us are "pure enough to spit on anybody's grave."
Clair McFarlandNovember 05, 2025
One-Of-A-Kind Rockefeller Family Retreat In Jackson Hole Lists For $12.9M
The Rockefeller family has owned a remote retreat with unparalleled Grand Teton views for going on a half-century. The property has just hit the market for $12.9 million.
Renée JeanNovember 05, 2025
Gillette Plan To Scrap Controversial 'Hate Crime' Law Survives Fiery Hearing
After hearing passionate debate Tuesday, the Gillette City Council voted 4-3 to advance a proposed repeal of its so-called "hate crime" ordinance. The repeal must survive two more readings to become effective.
Jackson WalkerNovember 05, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsNovember 05, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Video Newscast: Wednesday, November 5, 2025
Wednesday's headlines include: * Dick Cheney, RIP * State GOP Wants More Autonomy * Sheriff’s Office Open To Using Search Otter
Mac WatsonNovember 05, 2025
Wyoming GOP Wants More Power For Non-Elected Members
The Wyoming Republican Party on Tuesday asked a legislative committee to loosen state laws that restrict its internal elections. The committee agreed to one of the party’s many suggested tweaks.
Clair McFarlandNovember 05, 2025
Bill Sniffin: For A Time, Wyoming’s Dick Cheney Was The Most Powerful Person In The World
Columnist Bill Sniffin writes, "You could hear a pin drop as the former Vice-President, the late Dick Cheney, described what it was like to be at the White House during the 9-11 crisis that occurred Sept. 11, 2001."
Bill SniffinNovember 05, 2025
Florida Sheriff Trains Nation's First Search And Recovery Otter
A Florida county sheriff’s office has what they say is the nation's first search and recovery otter for finding bodies underwater. A Wyoming sheriff’s office is “not counting out” the possibility of using a recovery otter.
Mark HeinzNovember 05, 2025
Wyoming’s Dick Cheney: ‘War Hawk,’ ‘Darth Vader’ And A Heck Of A Funny Guy
The nation is remembering Dick Cheney as the serious, steely-eyed, no-nonsense former secretary of defense and vice president who some dubbed a “war hawk” and others “Darth Vader.” In his home state of Wyoming, they also say he was a heck of a funny guy.
Greg JohnsonNovember 04, 2025
Wyoming NFL Star Logan Wilson Becomes A Cowboy Again In Dallas Trade
Casper native and University of Wyoming football star Logan Wilson was traded from the Cincinnati Bengals to the Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday. The move brings his career full circle as he once again becomes a “Cowboy” while promoting his home state.
Justin GeorgeNovember 04, 2025
Cheyenne Woman Gets 7-10 For Stabbing Husband Who Died After Refusing Treatment
A Cheyenne woman has been sentenced to between seven and 10 years in prison for giving her husband a stab wound in January that would kill him four days later. He had initially refused medical care.
Jackson WalkerNovember 04, 2025
Bill Heads To Session That Would Ban Dropping Off Ballots For Others
A Wyoming legislative committee advanced a bill Tuesday to criminalize dropping of ballots for other people, with a few exceptions. Supporters say it protects election integrity, while critics say it could make felons out of well-meaning friends.
Clair McFarlandNovember 04, 2025
Casper Man Gets 13-16 Years In Prison For Having 30,000 Child Porn Images
A 49-year-old Casper man was sentenced to 13-16 years in prison Tuesday for having 30,000 images of child pornography. Those included thousands depicting infants and toddlers.
Dale KillingbeckNovember 04, 2025
Dick Cheney, Vice President And Former Wyoming Congressman, Dies At 84
Dick Cheney, regarded as the most powerful vice president in U.S. history and former congressman of Wyoming, died Monday night at the age of 84.
Clair McFarlandNovember 04, 2025
Cowboy State Daily Show with Jake - Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Jake in the 307. Weekday mornings 6-10 a.m.
Jake NicholsNovember 04, 2025
Legislature To Consider At Least 13 Election Bills After Committee Adds 6 More
A Wyoming legislative committee on Monday voted to sponsor six election-integrity-oriented bills. That’s in addition to the three it adopted in August and the four another committee advanced last month, bringing the total to 13 so far.
Clair McFarlandNovember 04, 2025